Forest Swords
UK

translating our ever-changing world in a unique sound territory

The incredibly talented Forest Swords’ relationship with technology is ambivalent, if not downright hostile. Even though most of his tracks are wordless, the human voice is key across his music. Themes of
state power, technological isolation & gender isolation are translated into his unique sound territory. Experience this profilic producer and his critically acclaimed album Compassion for Ninja
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I’m curious about doing stuff that isn’t just doing an album after another album.

Forest Swords on his in-the-box approach to organic electronica, and why there's more to life than music

Liam Young & Matthew Barnes (Forest Swords) - Full Interview

After their audio-visual performance of 'In The Robot Skies' at STRP Biennale 2017, Liam Young and Matthew Barnes (Forest Swords) sat down to talk about their collaboration, the state of
socio-technological trust, and our near future in regard to exploitation of natural resources.